Skordalia Recipe

Skordalia Recipe

Skordalia is a traditional Greek potato-based puree, traditionally made with garlic and olive oil. Sometimes it is made with stale bread instead of potatoes, and the version I had at a little restaurant in Madison Park was unbelievably good.

Although traditionally this recipe would be made using a mortar and pestle, I recommend using a food processor.

directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.

2.Drain, peel, then pass the potatoes through a ricer into a medium bowl while they're still hot.

3. In a blender, combine the olive oil, almonds, water, garlic and lemon juice and puree until very smooth.

4. Stir the almond mixture into the potatoes until smooth.

5. Season the skordalia with sea salt and serve warm or at room temperature.

Perfect with beef or lamb.